John 17.25 - Father Failures

John 17.25 - Father Failures

Most American Christian “family success formulas” have dozens of handy tips. “….an hour of private devotions, family inductive Bible study, 15 minutes of Scripture memory, then conversational prayer…all before breakfast!” Woe is me! If we had any time reading the Bible at our dinner table without someone getting bloody or screaming, that was success! Mercifully, Paul’s specifics are very brief. In Ephesians, the most urgent parental task is to know the pardon and power of Jesus. Next, have a spouse who truthfully loves the Lord. (The best thing I did for my three sons was choose an excellent mother for them!) Then, strive to “walk your Gospel talk” at home – being honest about your failures! My guys learned – by word and deed (mine) – they BETTER trust God, because their Dad was not trustworthy! What a comfort and confidence to have a Righteous Father (John 17.25)! Do you?